Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Yorktown, VA EIN: 54-6263704

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Yorktown, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists grant purposes as “General Charity.”

Key facts about Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr

In short: Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr gave $29K across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $733.026), mostly in Virginia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
54-6263704
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$28,588
Grants made (2025)
39
Average grant
$733
Median grant
$300
New grantees (estimate)
15% first-time grantees (6 of 39, 2025)
Total assets
$9,696
Primary geography
Virginia (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10K

+3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$29K

-11.9% YoY

Grant Count

39

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$733.026

-5.1% YoY

Is Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr open to new grantees?

15%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 6 of 39 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $187; repeat grants $832. How we count

Medians: $100 first-time, $300 repeat.

  • 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2022 it paid out 423% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of charitable work: the American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by it; Special Olympics Virginia says it provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities at no cost to athletes or their families. Mercy Chefs describes providing meals in disasters and emergencies and supporting food service in underserved communities. Other recipients include 4 Paws for Ability, which trains service dogs for people with disabilities, and Teach for America, which says it develops and supports leaders to teach underserved students.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $28,588. Grants ranged from $73 to $6,392, with a median of $300. The largest grants included $6,392 to the American Cancer Society in Suffolk, Virginia; $2,559 to the Mike Rowe Works Foundation in Santa Monica, California; $2,417 to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula in Hampton, Virginia; and $2,008 to Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation in Staten Island, New York. Other notable grants were $1,975 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, $1,500 to Toys for Tots, and $1,435 to the American Diabetes Association.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, Virginia organizations received 58% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were California (16%), New York (10%), Ohio (5%), and Illinois (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

15states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.

Cities

NorfolkNew YorkYorktownHamptonWashingtonVirginia BeachColumbusAlexandriaChicagoDublinNewport NewsSanta MonicaSuffolkWoodland HillsXeniaLozanoArlingtonGlen AllenMemphisRichmond

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K23 grants2021 23 grants2022 36 grants2023 42 grants2024 39 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $32K (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $29K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

American Cancer Society: $6KAmerican Cancer Society$6KMike Rowe Works Foundation: $3KMike Rowe Works Foundation$3KFoodbank of the Virginia Peninsula: $2KFoodbank of the VirginiaPeninsula$2KTunnel 2 Towers Foundation: $2KTunnel 2 Towers Foundation$2KGary Sinise Foundation: $2KGary Sinise Foundation$2KToys for Tots: $2KToys for Tots$2KAmerican Diabetes Association: $1KAmerican Diabetes Association$1KCHildrens Hospital Of the King's Daughters: $906CHildrens Hospital Of theKing's Daughters$906Alzheimers Association: $896Alzheimers Association$896Special Olympics Virginia: $511Special Olympics Virginia$511

The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($6K). Together the top 10 received $21K.

Grant Size Distribution

163 grants across all recorded years

163<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 163 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer Society Suffolk, VAGeneral Charity$6,392
Mike Rowe Works Foundation Santa Monica, CAGeneral Charity$2,559
Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula Hampton, VAGeneral Charity$2,417
Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYGeneral Charity$2,008
Gary Sinise Foundation Woodland hills, CAGeneral Charity$1,975
Toys for Tots Norfolk, VAGeneral Charity$1,500
American Diabetes Association Alexandria, VAGeneral Charity$1,435
CHildrens Hospital Of the King's Daughters Norfolk, VAGeneral Charity$906
Alzheimers Association Chicago, ILGeneral Charity$896
Special Olympics Virginia Richmons, VAGeneral Charity$511

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $9,696 $29,747 $29,438 $28,588 across 39 grants
2024 $9,387 $29,026 $33,244 $32,444 across 42 grants
2023 $13,605 $33,105 $28,875 $28,087 across 36 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$9,696$9,387$13,605
Revenue$29,747$29,026$33,105
Expenses$29,438$33,244$28,875
Qualifying Distributions——$775
Net Investment Income——$85

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Tracey Mcleary as CAO and Charles J Stern as President.

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr is led by Charles J Stern, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Charles J Stern

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tracey Mcleary

    CAO

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 101 Production Dr, Yorktown, VA 23693
Phone: (757) 873-0900

Frequently asked questions about Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr

How much does Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr give each year?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr gave $29K across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 42 grants.

What is Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's typical grant size?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $733, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr that year got $187 on average.

Where does Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr give grants?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr gives mostly in Virginia: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norfolk, VA (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Virginia Beach, VA (3 grants) and Yorktown, VA (3 grants).

Does Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's largest grantees?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society ($6,392), Mike Rowe Works Foundation ($2,559) and Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula ($2,417), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.

What does Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr fund?

The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's EIN?

Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6263704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Does Bionetics Corporation Charitable Tr accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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